Agent Name | Penicillamine |
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CAS Number | 52-67-5 |
Formula | C5-H11-N-O2-S |
Major Category | Other Uses |
Synonyms | Cuprenil; Cuprimine; DPA; Kuprenil; Metalcaptase; D-Penamine;Penicillamin; (S)-Penicillamin; D-Penicillamine; Reduced D-penicillamine; Trolovol; Valine, 3-mercapto-, D-; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Pharmaceuticals |
Comments | Asthma reported in a pharmaceutical worker; [Malo] Penicillamine is a drug used to treat several diseases. Many side effects have been reported after ingestion of therapeutic doses, including bone marrow suppression and drug-induced hepatitis. [HSDB] |
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Asthma | Yes |
Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |